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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular pattern ... to distinguish perilymphatic ... are visible, the pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest
Perilymphatic distribution
Perilymphatic nodules are most commonly seen in sarcoidosis.
They also occur in silicosis, coal-worker's pneumoconiosis and
Perilymphatic distribution ... Perilymphatic nodules ... the reticular pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis on HRCT ... disease comes from HRCT ... On HRCT there are ... on a CXR. ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
- Imaging: • CXR ... consolidation and GG pattern ... , cavities • HRCT ... , Pulmonary lymphoma ... ILD #diagnosis #management
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
idiopathic interstitial pneumonias ... have specific patterns ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... realise, that these patterns ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
of pulmonary fibrosis ... suspect UIP on the CXR ... A HRCT is needed ... Here a CXR with ... HRCT demonstrated
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... the dominant HR-pattern ... centrilobular, perilymphatic ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest
Metastases
Metastases are the most common cause of multiple pulmonary masses.
Usually they vary in size and are
cause of multiple pulmonary ... HRCT will demonstrate ... diseases that have a perilymphatic ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
with eosinophilic pneumonia ... , organizing pneumonia ... - Pulmonary ... confirmatory findings on HRCT ... #diagnosis #management